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What is reconciliation?Reconciliation is acknowledgment of the past, drawing from lessons learned andworking co-operatively to build and maintain mutually respectful relationships.Reconciliation can also be a platform for Australians to bridge the gap and to reduceinequalities and disadvantage as experienced by Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander people.Achieving reconciliation involves raising awareness of past history, presentdisadvantage and seizing opportunities to bring about change for healing, justiceand cohesion.Extract from Reconciliation AustraliaWe recognise that ‘there’s no single strand to reconciliation – and it is not an easyor straightforward process. What is clear however is that reconciliation is everyone’sbusiness. We have a long-term commitment towards building meaningful relationshipsand building cultural competency with communities.’Our vision for reconciliationMEGT’s vision is to be a leader in the development of a highly skilled nation. This willbe achieved by providing quality education, training and employment pathways andopportunities for all Australians including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.MEGT acknowledges the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people andwill work towards shaping the future of Australia; one that recognises IndigenousAustralians and the wider Australian communities’ needs to achieve equalopportunities and access to employment, education and training.MEGT envisages a nation that fosters equality, diversity, unity, understanding andrespect for all.Barry O’GormanChair, Board of Directors8 | MEGT (Australia) Ltd Reconciliation Action Plan 2013 – 2014